Daniel Egneus
Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Aries personality profile.
Welcome to December, Aries. During November, the transformative planet Pluto finally stationed in Aquarius, ushering in a new era. This month, your ruling planet, Mars, goes retrograde. And a full moon at the end of the month potentially brings welcome career news.
The aforementioned Mars retrograde begins early in the month, on Friday, December 6, in your pleasurable 5th House. As Mars rules sexual energy, this indicates that your libido may shift between now and the end of February, when Mars goes direct. If this happens, go easy on yourself and know that it’s okay for such things to ebb and flow. Also, on Friday, December 6, sweet Venus enters your 11th House of Friendship. This suggests that while your libido may dial back, your friendships, including those with romantic partners, will flourish. When Mars is retrograde, your also may feel a little less ambitious than usual. It’s okay to allow yourself to rest and relax the next few months.
Adding to the theme of friendship this month, the next day, on Saturday, December 7, Ceres, the asteroid of nurturance, also moves into your 11th House. In color magic, red represents firey passion, while pink represents sweet love. The next few weeks will be very pink! Also on Saturday, December 7, the dreamy planet Neptune ends its retrograde and goes direct in your 12th House of the Unconscious. This transit leaves you feeling more grounded and helps you take a rational approach to spirituality. This isn’t an oxymoron. It means that you’ve likely been considering working with tarot, honoring ancestors, or going to church and now are able to embrace any changes to your worship style.
There may be slight tension in romantic relationships on Thursday, December 12, when your ruling planet, Mars, currently in Leo, opposes Venus, currently in Aquarius. Mars rules sexual energy (think the color red), and Venus rules the softer side of love (think pink). Perhaps you’re navigating a changing libido. It’s a day for lots of self-soothing. Remember that communication is the name of the game, and it is important to deal smoothly with any changes in your relationships. If you’re single, know that this day could also bring potential disagreements in friendships, so bring patience and understanding to all of your partnerships.
Another night for potential conflict comes during the Gemini full moon on Sunday, December 15. Full moons are the lunation associated with manifestation. As this one illuminates your 3rd House, it sees the culmination of ongoing conversations. While this is necessary, it may be slightly stressful, so practice lots of self-soothing around this date. However, also on Sunday, December 15, Mercury ends its retrograde and goes direct. This helps conversations wrap up and allows travel the rest of the month to go smoother.
Even though Mars is retrograde, and you may feel slightly sluggish, there’s a chance that welcome career news may come your way.
The sun enters Capricorn on the Winter Solstice on Saturday, December 21. This is the shortest day of the year. Celebrate the darkness with lots of food! It’s a date for feasting and seeing friends and family. For the next few weeks, the sun is illuminating your opulent 10th House. So, even though Mars is retrograde, and you may feel slightly sluggish, there’s a chance that welcome career news may come your way. When the sun is in your 10th House, it’s also a lovely time to spend time with friends.
Chiron, the “wounded healer,” goes direct in your sign, Aries, on Sunday, December 29. This brings a sense of calm and healing. If you’re itching for an at-home spa day, browse our list of Best of Beauty skin care winners for some products that could level up your experience. Then, the next day, on Monday, December 30, there’s a Capricorn new moon, the time of fresh starts, in your 10th House. The end of the year may see you not only making new friends but assessing your professional life with an open mind and allowing yourself to consider different possibilities than you ever considered. Enjoy New Years, and we’ll see you in 2025.
Important dates in December 2024:
Friday, December 6: Mars goes retrograde in Leo
Friday, December 6: Venus enters Aquarius
Saturday, December 7: Mars goes retrograde in Leo
Saturday, December 7: Neptune goes direct in Pisces
Sunday, December 15: Full moon in Gemini
Sunday, December 15: Mercury goes direct
Saturday, December 21: Sun enters Capricorn
Sunday, December 29: Chiron goes direct
Monday, December 30: New moon in Capricorn
To see monthly predictions for another zodiac sign, check out our full list of December 2024 horoscopes.
Originally Appeared on Allure
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